Senior Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council for a Senior Lawyer to assist with the Council's corporate and governance legal work. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge in:

  • Providing legal advice on local government law, constitutional matters, and decision-making, including the preparation of reports and legal advice to the Council, the Executive, and committees.
  • Members' Standards matters, including complaints alleging breaches of the Council's Code of Conduct for Members.
  • Local Government Ombudsman matters and complaints.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, with good IT literacy skills and the ability to use electronic publications for legal work and research.

The base for this role is flexible, with occasional work from South Lakeland House, Kendal.



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